S. Korean President Removed from Office
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up an election to find a new leader, four months after he threw South Korean politics into turmoil with a declaration of martial law.
Myanmar Earthquake Toll Crosses 3,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating earthquake has surpassed 3,000, with hundreds more missing, as forecasts of unseasonal rain presented a new challenge for rescue and aid workers trying to reach people in a country riven by civil war.
Migrants Die after Boat Sinks off Greece
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - At least seven migrants died, including one boy, one girl and two women, when their boat sank on Thursday off the Greek island of Lesbos, Greece's coastguard said.
Trump's Approval Rating Hits Second Term Low
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - US President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 43%, the lowest since his return to office, as Americans soured on his tariff moves and his administration's handling of information about a military strike in Yemen, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
US Senate Passes Measure to Revoke New Canada Tariffs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A group of US Senate Republicans delivered a rare rebuke to US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, helping to pass a resolution to block his tariffs on Canadian products as he escalated his broader trade war.
Tornadoes, Heavy Rains Rip across Central, Southern US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Tornadoes ripped across a wide swathe of the central and southern United States on April 2, destroying homes and businesses and bringing down power lines and trees.
China to Take Countermeasures amid US Tariffs: Ministry
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Beijing strongly condemns Washington’s decision to raise tariffs on Chinese goods and vows to take countermeasures to defend its rights and interests, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said.
Over 20 Killed in Gaza as Israel Launches New Ground Invasion
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Israeli regime has issued forced displacement notices for all areas of Rafah in Gaza and expanded its ground operation to control the entire city.
US Senator Breaks Record for Longest Speech at 25 Hours
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - United States Senator Cory Booker has broken the record for the longest speech in the US Senate history with a marathon address railing against President Donald Trump.
Israel Strikes Residential Building in Beirut's Suburb
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - An Israeli airstrike targeted a multistory building in the southern suburb of Lebanon's capital, Beirut, early on Tuesday.
China Coast Guard Ships Patrol off Taiwan as Part of Drill
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China Coast Guard ships are conducting patrols around Taiwan as part of drills near the island, Zhu Anqing, spokesman for the East China Sea Bureau, said.
Myanmar Quake Death Toll Tops 2,700
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Authorities in Myanmar have held a minute of silence to honor the victims of a catastrophic earthquake that killed more than 2,700 people, including 50 children at one preschool near the city of Mandalay.
Georgian Parliament Passes US Version of Foreign Agents Law
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Georgian parliament has approved in a third and final reading a law on foreign agents, which is identical to the US’ Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), according to a broadcast of the plenary session on the parliament's website.
Malaysia Gas Pipeline Inferno Injures 100
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A massive fire caused by a gas pipeline leak forced people from their homes and injured more than 100 during Eid al-Fitr celebrations near Malaysia’s capital on Tuesday, fire officials said.
Greenland Votes Again in Local Polls amid Trump Threats
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Greenlanders head to the polls on Tuesday for local elections held under the shadow of US President Donald Trump's threat to annex the autonomous Danish territory.
'Friends Forever, Never Enemies', China’s FM Tells Russia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China and Russia are "friends forever, never enemies," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in remarks published on Tuesday during a visit to Moscow in which he also welcomed signs of normalizing ties between Washington and Moscow.
Recession Unlikely despite Tariff Worries: IMF Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - US President Donald Trump’s push for sweeping tariffs is creating great uncertainty and denting confidence, but is not likely to trigger a near-term recession, International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva said on March 31.
S. Korean Court to Issue Ruling on Yoon Suk Yeol Impeachment
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - South Korea’s Constitutional Court will issue its long-awaited ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment on Friday, months after he was suspended for declaring martial law.
